16 Day Darwin to Cairns Accommodated/Camping (C16DC)

Day 1

DARWIN, LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK - (LD)

Depart from the  Mirambeena Travelodge (our meeting point), at 7.30am and make our way to Berry Springs and start the dirt road circuit to Litchfield National Park (Road closure depending) for our camp at Wangi Falls and spend the late afternoon exploring and swimming.

Day 2

LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK, BATCHELOR - (BLD)

Today we spend the day in Litchfield National Park, visiting some of the wonders of the park, being Tolmer Falls and Florence Falls. Travelling on to Batchelor to stay in air-conditioned accommodation with share facilities and a camp cooked meal.

Day 3

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK - (BLD)

Today we are on the way to Kakadu. Early on in our travel we cross the South Alligator River, one of the major rivers of Kakadu. We will visit a Bird Hide to see what birds are in the area. On to the Bowall Visitors Centre. Our accommodation is at Gagudju Cooinda Lodge with air-conditioned ensuite rooms for 2 nights.

Day 4

KAKADU, GAGUDJU - (BL)

Early this morning we do the renowned Yellow Water boat cruise to see Crocodiles, bird life and the habitat of this region. After breakfast we explore more of the park including Jabiru, Ubirr and the Border Store, before returning to our accommodation. (Dinner at own cost)

Day 5

KAKADU, GUNLOM FALLS - (BLD)

Today is another short travel day. We visit Nourlangie Rock and view art and spectacular scenery. We visit Warradjan Aboriginal Culture Centre, to discover the Aboriginal heritage of the area. Our camp tonight is at Gunlom Falls. A walk this afternoon up the steep climb to beautiful pools. We can swim at the top pools also at a pool near the camp ground for a cooling afternoon. National Park facilities.

Day 6

LELIYN (EDITH FALLS) - (BLD)

We follow the Kakadu Highway to Pine Creek, then the Stuart Highway to beautiful Leliyn (Edith Falls) in Nitmiluk National Park, where we set up camp and relax in the large pool with its beautiful scenery, or take a walk to the higher pools.

Day 7

BITTER SPRINGS - (BLD)

Today we travel onto Katherine where we will restock supplies. Heading to Bitter Springs and Mataranka, where we visit the Elsey Cemetery and Elsey  Homestead. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Bitter Springs swimming hole.

Day 8

ROPER BAR, LIMMEN NATIONAL PARK - (BLD)

Today we visit Roper Bar where Leichardt’s Expedition crossed the Roper River. Through this isolated country we cross “The Gulf Rivers System. Tonight we set up camp at Munbililla Campground.

Day 9

CAPE CRAWFORD, LOST CITY - (BLD)

Today we are on our way to Cape Crawford, crossing more of the gulf country on the Savannah Way and taking a walk in the Southern Lost City. Our camp for tonight is at Heart break Hotel.

Day 10

HELLS GATE - (BLD)

Our objective today is Hells Gate with a supply stop at Borroloola. We next cross the Calvert and Robinson Rivers and the border crossing into Queensland.

Basic facilities.

Day 11

ADELS GROVE - (BLD)

We leave Hells Gate and now travel the Queensland part of the Savannah Way to Adel’s Grove where we will stay for 2 nights. We arrive early afternoon where we can once again enjoy a swim and explore the surrounding area.   Camping with facilities.

Day 12

BOODJAMULLA NATIONAL PARK - (BLD)

Today we visit Boodjamulla National Park with time to explore this wildlife haven perhaps try some canoeing (at own cost) or just relax, returning to Adel’s Grove.

Day 13

KARUMBA - (BLD)

Today we start our travels to Burketown, Leichhardt Falls and then to Karumba for a sunset Cruise. Overnight accommodation in Karumba with ensuite facilities.

Day 14

COBBOLD GORGE - (BLD)

Today we travel through Normanton, a genuinely delightful town with an excess of old world charm.

On route to our overnight destination, the picturesque Cobbold Gorge, with ensuite facilities we see the historic streets of Croydon

Day 15

MT SURPRISE - (BLD)

A morning of outdoor enjoyment and interest, as we explore the magnificent Cobbold gorge with its ancient landscape and cruise the secluded waterway with a Savannah Guide

On to Mt Surprise for overnight accommodation with ensuite facilities.

Day 16

CAIRNS - (B)

This morning we travel to Undara where we will enjoy a guided tour with a Savannah Guide through the 190,000 year old Lava Tubes. We make our way through the Atherton Tablelands to Mareeba and down the Kuranda Range. Your adventure ends with a transfer to Oz Tours selected locations in Cairns.

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